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With the new year approaching, it's normal to get the itch. You know the one... that desire to shake things up, start over, hit the reset button. For many, this means going back to school to begin a degree program or, maybe, finish one you started years ago. Below you can find a list of the most popular degrees online degrees to get you going in 2010.

But first....

This week, instead of salary statistics and career updates, eLearnersNews is all about the power of song. Try our twist on The 12 Days of Christmas, and see if you're not inspired to finally seek out your full potential. By next year, you could be living a happier, healthier life...

♪ On the 1st year of Christmas, I gained from my degree:

♫ A job with growth opportunity with growth opportunity

♪ On the 2nd year of Christmas, I gained from my degree:

♫ TWO weeks paid vacation, and a job with growth opportunity

♪ On the 3rd year of Christmas, I gained from my degree:

♫ THREE college friends, TWO weeks paid vacation, and a job with growth opportunity

♪ On the 4th year of Christmas, I gained from my degree:

♫ A house in the 'burbs, THREE college friends, TWO weeks paid vacation, and a job with growth opportunity

♪ On the 5th year of Christmas, I gained from my degree:

♫ My self-esteeeem! A house in the 'burbs, THREE college friends, TWO weeks paid vacation, and a job with growth opportunity

Onward to those degrees I promised you, and here's to a productive, happy, healthy 2010! Happy Holidays!

We've just put out a new mini-guide... This time for human services, a field that combines what we know about human behavior and interaction and uses that knowledge to help people in need, whether they struggle with addiction, abuse, poverty, disability, or other social conditions.

Our Mini-Guide to Online Human Services Degrees features helpful information like:

• How do I know if human services is right for me?
• What are some jobs I could get with a human services degree?
• How much money can I make with a career in human services?

Read the guide now!

The Career Stimulus Package is back by popular demand! This time we're giving away one $4,000 scholarship each month to put toward tuition, fees, books, a laptop — whatever you need to excel as a student!

And it doesn't matter if you're an online student or getting your degree in a classroom — the scholarship money is yours to spend however you wish.

Learn more and apply today!

Master's in Educational Leadership
American InterContinental University

A cookie-cutter school wouldn't cut it for Jen. Her goals required a progressive university with online degree programs. AIU Online gave her the opportunity to shape her graduate studies, and today she is the successful co-founder of an independent alternative school.

• Read more about Jen
• See education leadership degrees
• Learn more about American InterContinental University

Are you an adult learner who wants to utilize e-learning to accomplish your education goals? This might be a scholarship opportunity for you!

It's the National Adult Education & Empowerment Scholarship Fund and the deadline to apply is December 30. Up to 10 recipients will get $5,000 for use with an online degree program found on eLearners.com. Use this link to learn more about the requirements and apply today.

This week's highlight from the Online Education Blogs:

• Steve cautions against diploma mills in his newest blog.
  
  Remember: All eLearners partner schools are accredited institutions unless stated otherwise (as with some career institutes or trade schools). We make this information very plain in our school profiles so you can have the peace of mind you need in your search for an online degree.

A new question from our Distance Learning Discussion Forums:

• Forum user cascas is done with her master's in human services at Northeastern and has good things to say about her experience.

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